Canoeing and Kayaking

There's something for every paddler and silent sports enthusiast in the Lake Holcombe~Chippewa Flowage region of Chippewa County, Wisconsin, from a several hour beginner float on the scenic Chippewa River to multiple day wild stretches of the Flambeau River, which is gaining a national reputation among kayakers and canoeists. If you are seeking a family outing or something moderately mellow, there are numerous lakes to paddle and half-day river trips where paddlers will spot eagles on most pristine trips. Anglers may catch northern's, muskies, smallmouth bass, panfish, and catfish in these rivers.

The national Ice Age Trail and Chippewa County Forest of this region is dotted with hundreds of small glacial pothole lakes to explore while hiking and paddling. If you are looking for outdoor recreation and paddling destinations that are ecofriendly, check out Chippewa County! This area is being promoted by the State of Wisconsin for its high ecological and sustainability standards through "Travel Green Wisconsin". Among the Travel Green certified businesses are the Chippewa Moraine Federal Ice Age Trail and Interpretive Center--the first national park to receive such status, Brunet Island State Park--with excellent camping, biking, and recreational paddling.

You don't need a special permit to "dock" somewhere, there are waysides and unnamed public access points nearly everywhere. This makes it possible to roam the countryside and dock wherever pleases your eyes.

Beyond Canoeing and Kayaking are other popular silent sports which are gaining popularity in our area. The main lake and rivers offer perfect stable water opportunities for Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). And the relatively quiet weekdays on the lake offer great wind opportunities for beginner and intermediate windsurfers.